.9" Striking Sulfur Crystals on Fluorescent Aragonite - Italy

Striking Sulfur Crystals on Fluorescent Aragonite - Italy #238423

This is a .9" wide specimen of sulfur crystals associated with aragonite, collected from the Cianciana Mine in Sicilia, Italy. The crystals have a ridiculously vibrant color and are in a solid habit instead of as a powdery coating typical in sulfur deposits. This specimen has been mounted to a clear acrylic display stand with mineral tack for a clean, aesthetic presentation.

Under shortwave ultraviolet light, the aragonite exhibits a vibrant orange fluorescence.

The chemical composition of this vibrant mineral is S8, eight sulfur atoms bonded together to form a sulfur molecule. The crystal structures are typically tabular or blocky dipyramids that form in sedimentary rock.

One note on handling: sulfur crystals can crack when exposed to rapid changes in temperature.

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SPECIES

Sulfur & Aragonite

LOCATION

Cianciana Mine, Sicily, Italy

SIZE

.9" wide

.9" Striking Sulfur Crystals on Fluorescent Aragonite - Italy

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